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Fifty Fils 2000, Coin from Bahrain

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Fifty Fils 2000

The Bahraini Dinar was introduced as a currency in 1965, six years before Bahrain gained full independence; it replaced the Gulf Rupee at a rate of 10 rupees = 1 dinar. The Dinar is subdivided into 1,000 Fils (the singular form is also Fils); hence it is usually represented with three decimal places denoting the Fils. The 50 Fils (0.050 Dinar) coin is a relatively small denomination.

The 1965 issue (and a 1983 commemorative silver) were smaller in diameter, while later coins were made larger. Ever since their first issue, 50 fils coins have been made from cupronickel (copper-nickel allow). Some silver 50 fils coins have also been issued as non-circulating legal tender.

Within a circle, a sailing boat (dhow) over sea waves. Around above, دولة البحرين (State of Bahrain). On the two sides, the date 2000 مـ in Common Era (to the right) and 1420 هـ in Hijri year (to the left). Around below, STATE OF BAHRAIN in English.